Discover Kirchdorf on Poel

Kirchdorf on the island of Poel combines views of the harbor, island culture and routes across the island. The harbor of Kirchdorf is one of the three larger harbors on the island of Poel and offers numerous berths for visiting motorboats and sailboats, as well as restaurants and cafés. If you shape your stay around maritime impressions, boating and dining come together here amid a townscape steeped in history. The combination of these themes gives your travel planning clearly defined focal points.

Harbor, Bicycles and Island Tour

For active days, a bicycle is also useful for getting your bearings locally: bicycles can be rented in Kirchdorf. An island tour of Poel begins at 10:15 a.m. at the harbor of Kirchdorf, subject to advance reservation. It travels via Kiekelberg, Neuhof, Seedorf, Wangern, Timmendorf, Timmendorfer Strand, Schwarzer Busch, Gollwitz and Vorwerk before returning to the harbor of Kirchdorf. The tour therefore combines a fixed starting time with a fully described sequence of island villages and a return point at the harbor.

Poel Island Church and Schlosswall

The Poel Island Church is a cultural focal point. Its tower is 47 meters high. The building is a brick church constructed in the Romanesque-Gothic style during the first half of the 13th century. The Poel Island Church is used for visits, guided tours and concerts. In this way, the building combines medieval architecture with contemporary cultural events.

Schlosswall also makes Kirchdorf’s historical character tangible. It forms part of a fortress complex built in 1614, featuring a castle complex in the shape of a five-pointed star and a hornwork-like star-shaped extension that can still be recognized from an aerial perspective today. Schlosswall is used for events, markets and open-air cinema. For your travel planning, this site therefore represents both the distinctive form of the former complex and public events.

Island Museum with Natural History and Local Heritage

The Island Museum of Poel offers an opportunity to explore the island and region in greater depth. The museum presents a permanent exhibition on the life and work of painter Karl Christian Klasen. On more than 250 square meters, it also presents an extensive collection devoted to natural history and local heritage, with a regional focus limited to the island of Poel. The grounds of the Island Museum of Poel include a glacial erratic garden; a model of the former Poel fortress complex is also located there. If you would like to combine natural history, local history and art, the museum offers various ways to explore these subjects.

When choosing accommodation in Kirchdorf, your preferred daily itinerary can be a helpful criterion. Maritime interests can be combined with visits to the harbor and an island tour, while the Island Church, Schlosswall and Island Museum offer different cultural and historical perspectives. Kirchdorf on Poel therefore appeals not only to one particular type of trip, but also brings several facets of the island into focus: the harbor as a place for motorboats and sailboats, the architectural history of the Island Church and fortress complex, the museum’s subjects, and the opportunity to experience the island on a reserved tour.

For regional orientation, you can also explore: Amt Dorf Mecklenburg-Bad Kleinen, Amt Rehna, Groß Schwansee, Frauenmark, Amt Lützow-Lübstorf, Groß Strömkendorf, Dassow-Tankenhagen and Hohen Schönberg.

For the broader travel overview: Northwest Mecklenburg.